What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Alutiiq, LLC?
This Position is Remote Nationwide Eligible
Typical Salary for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 yearly
Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC (APC) provides support to Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries (Alutiiq) and is responsible for all competitive proposal responses including technical, past performance, and pricing volumes requested by federal government customers. We rmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. Join us and engage in an experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential.
Alutiiq provides exceptional services and solutions across a wide range of capabilities around the globe. At the heart of our mission, we strive to empower and preserve the culture and heritage of our more than 1,000 Shareholders who are descended from the Village of Afognak in Alaska. As an Alaskan Native Corporation, we are committed to meeting our shareholders' economic, social, and cultural obligations by building a sustainable, transparent, and growing enterprise.
About the Role and Team
APC's Estimator reports to the Director of Strategic Pricing to develop proposal Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for multiple business lines, including Operations & Maintenance and Facility Maintenance. This position excludes construction estimating. As an Estimator, you will become a member of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the submission of accurate and cost-effective proposals that offer the best value to the U.S. Government.
Your Impact
As an experienced Estimator, you will be able to share new ideas and collaborate with subsidiary Presidents, operational leaders, and proposal teams. You will also have the opportunity to align multiple teams, prepare compelling BOEs, and translate data analysis into prescriptive, actionable recommendations to win new business.
Responsibilities Summary:
- Knowledge and experience in estimating staffing requirements for Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Utilities Systems O&M, Storage & Warehousing, Supply Operations, Standing Operations, Environmental, Refuse Services, Grounds Maintenance, and Custodial Services.
- Develop or derive man hours required to support activities such as supply logistics, facility maintenance, custodial, grounds, service support operations, project support staffing, and other related services.
- Prepare conceptual to definitive other direct cost (ODC) requirements to support the estimated staffing or service for large Facilities Services/Base Operations Support Services contracts.
- Analyze and interpret raw workload data regarding historic hours, service order type and quantity, staffing and trade skill mix, material costs, equipment costs, vehicle costs, and other direct costs.
- Proficiency working in RS Means or other generally accepted estimating tools.
- Provide calculated productivity factors for service type work.
- Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in complex calculations and mathematical logic in Excel formulas and functions.
- Coordinate pricing strategy with project management and ensure substantiation of productive rates and factors.
- Support other Estimators and Cost Proposal Managers in preparing questions, responses, and RFP follow-up activities such as Evaluation Notices and Final Proposal Revisions.
- Provide backup documentation to substantiate the estimate to the Cost Proposal Manager for proposal submittal.
- Participate in pricing reviews with upper management and coordinate with senior staff to determine pricing structure. Participate in kickoff, solution, and status meetings.
- Manage multiple complex proposals simultaneously.
- Must be able to work independently and plan, conduct, and manage assigned tasks to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
- Willing to work days, evenings, nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and proprietary information.
- Mature judgment and ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of experience supporting U.S. government contracts in an estimating capacity. Five or more years of experience in the Federal proposal industry may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
- Knowledge of facility operations (HVAC systems, Electrical Systems, Boiler Systems).
- Knowledge of maintenance requirements for facility equipment.
- BOS operations experience desired.
- Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
- Up to 25% travel required.
Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq LLC and their subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
